Medicare Enrolled
Dr. George Soliman, M.D.
Pain Medicine · Fort Myers, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Soliman from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Soliman
Dr. George Soliman is a pain medicine specialist in Fort Myers, FL, with 12 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Soliman performed 48,029 Medicare services across 6,421 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Soliman received a total of $16,126 from 51 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 421 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pain medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Soliman is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 12 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in FL
$16,126 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗48,029
Medicare services
Top 3% in FL for pain medicine
6,421
Unique beneficiaries
$26
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~4,002 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
18,267 | $1 | $4 |
| Botox injection, per unit An injection of onabotulinumtoxinA, a medication used to temporarily relax muscles or reduce gland activity. The dose is measured in units, with this code representing a single unit administered. |
9,200 | $5 | $18 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
6,185 | $0 | $1 |
| Contrast dye for imaging, lower concentration | 5,441 | $0 | $1 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
1,357 | $90 | $322 |
| Extended-release steroid injection (Zilretta) An injection of triamcinolone acetonide using a preservative-free, extended-release microsphere formulation. The dosage is measured in milligrams. |
992 | $13 | $51 |
| Additional sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into an additional sacral spine nerve root level, guided by imaging. |
766 | $122 | $449 |
| Sacral spine nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a sacral spine nerve root. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
761 | $268 | $1,072 |
| Betamethasone steroid injection An injection containing a combination of betamethasone acetate and betamethasone sodium phosphate. |
570 | $5 | $19 |
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
523 | $0 | $4 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
487 | $0 | $1 |
| Injection into lower spine canal with imaging guidance A procedure where a substance is injected into the lower part of the spinal canal. The injection is performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
265 | $210 | $769 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
228 | $123 | $480 |
| Spinal injection with imaging guidance A procedure where medication is injected into the middle or upper part of the spinal canal. Imaging technology is used to guide the needle to the correct location. |
215 | $209 | $776 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the lower or sacral spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
175 | $206 | $784 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging guidance An injection into a lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance for the second level treated. |
167 | $108 | $405 |
| Trigger point injection, 1-2 muscles A procedure involving the injection of medication into one or two specific muscles to treat trigger points. |
156 | $44 | $161 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views An X-ray imaging test of the lower back and sacrum using at least four different angles to visualize the bones and joints. |
143 | $41 | $148 |
| MRI of lower spine, without contrast A magnetic resonance imaging scan of the lower spinal canal that does not use contrast dye to create detailed images of the spine. |
132 | $138 | $530 |
| Gadolinium MRI contrast injection Administration of a gadolinium-based contrast agent to enhance magnetic resonance imaging. The dose is measured per milliliter of the agent injected. |
126 | $1 | $150 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
123 | $74 | $273 |
| Cefazolin sodium injection, 500 mg An injection of 500 mg of cefazolin sodium, an antibiotic medication, administered into the body. |
122 | $1 | $3 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional lower or sacral spinal facet joint. |
107 | $285 | $795 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint A procedure to destroy nerves in a single lower or sacral spinal facet joint using imaging guidance to target pain signals. |
100 | $520 | $1,927 |
| Joint injection, major joint Removal of fluid from a large joint and/or injection of medication into the joint space. |
86 | $62 | $272 |
| Spine facet joint injection with imaging guidance, single level An injection is administered into a single facet joint of the upper or middle spine while using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
85 | $218 | $840 |
| Ultrasound guidance for needle placement Use of ultrasound imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
84 | $48 | $225 |
| Trigger point injection, 3 or more muscles Injection of medication into three or more specific muscle trigger points to relieve pain. |
83 | $49 | $170 |
| Facet joint injection, second level, with imaging An injection into a second spinal facet joint in the upper or middle spine, guided by imaging to ensure accurate placement. |
83 | $112 | $420 |
| Ultrasound-guided large joint aspiration or injection This procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide the removal of fluid from or the injection of medication into a large joint. |
65 | $84 | $322 |
| Injection of anesthetic or steroid into sacroiliac joint with imaging guidance This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid medication into the joint connecting the lower spine and hip bone. Imaging guidance is used to ensure accurate placement of the injection. |
65 | $159 | $606 |
| X-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views An X-ray imaging test of the upper spine using six or more separate views to capture detailed images of the bones and structures in that area. |
61 | $47 | $180 |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement Use of real-time X-ray imaging to guide the precise placement of a needle during a medical procedure. |
53 | $94 | $320 |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in muscle with injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscle | 45 | $63 | $227 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, additional joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy nerves in an additional upper or middle spinal facet joint. |
43 | $221 | $614 |
| Chemical nerve block for neck muscles Injection of a chemical agent to paralyze specific muscles on the side of the neck, excluding the voice box. |
42 | $123 | $439 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum 6 views An X-ray imaging test that captures at least six views of the lower back and sacral spine to evaluate bone structure and alignment. |
40 | $42 | $184 |
| Facet joint nerve destruction, single joint This procedure uses imaging guidance to destroy the nerves supplying a single upper or middle spinal facet joint. It is performed to interrupt pain signals from that specific joint. |
39 | $369 | $1,379 |
| Destruction of nerve branches of knee using imaging guidance | 37 | $320 | $1,199 |
| New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) | 35 | $176 | $632 |
| X-ray of middle spine, 2 views An X-ray imaging test that produces two views of the middle section of the spine to visualize the bones and joints. |
34 | $26 | $98 |
| Hip X-ray, 2-3 views An X-ray imaging test of the hip joint using two to three different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
34 | $37 | $127 |
| MRI of upper spine without contrast An MRI scan of the upper spinal canal that does not use contrast dye. This imaging test uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed pictures of the spine. |
33 | $139 | $535 |
| Hip injection of contrast under anesthesia A contrast dye is injected into the hip joint while the patient is under anesthesia to facilitate medical imaging. |
32 | $256 | $830 |
| Radiologist review of hip joint image A radiologist examines and interprets an image of the hip joint to assess its condition. |
31 | $114 | $350 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
31 | $12 | $46 |
| Knee nerve block injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic and/or steroid medication into a nerve branch of the knee, performed using imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
29 | $195 | $702 |
| Spinal fracture stabilization with imaging guidance A procedure to stabilize a broken bone in the middle spine by placing a device, using imaging guidance during the treatment. |
28 | $4,732 | $19,325 |
| Shoulder X-ray, 2+ views An X-ray imaging test of the shoulder joint using at least two different angles to visualize the bones and surrounding structures. |
27 | $30 | $97 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
26 | $137 | $506 |
| Lower back and sciatic nerve injection An injection of an anesthetic and/or steroid medication into the lower back and sciatic nerve. This procedure delivers medication directly to the nerve site. |
24 | $136 | $410 |
| Spinal nerve root injection with imaging guidance An injection of anesthetic or steroid medication into a single nerve root in the upper or middle spine. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
21 | $273 | $3,519 |
| Additional spine nerve root injection with imaging An anesthetic and/or steroid medication is injected into an additional nerve root in the upper or middle spine. The procedure uses imaging guidance to ensure accurate placement. |
21 | $133 | $506 |
| MRI of middle spinal canal, without contrast This procedure uses magnetic resonance imaging to create detailed pictures of the middle section of the spinal canal. It is performed without the use of contrast dye. |
21 | $143 | $563 |
| Spinal stabilization device placement Surgical procedure to stabilize a fractured vertebra in the lower spine by inserting a supportive device. |
20 | $4,710 | $19,249 |
| Knee X-ray, 4 or more views An imaging test using X-rays to create multiple pictures of the knee joint from different angles. |
18 | $41 | $141 |
| Home health plan of care certification Certification by a physician or allowed practitioner for Medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care. This includes contacting the home health agency and reviewing reports of patient status required by physicians. |
17 | $43 | $128 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
15 | $75 | $275 |
| Spinal stabilization device, each additional segment Placement of a stabilizing device on an additional segment of a broken spine bone. This code is used for each extra segment treated beyond the initial one. |
13 | $2,432 | $10,572 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$16,126
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,304/year across 7 years
Top 11% in FL for pain medicine
51
Companies
421
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$16,126 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$2,373
2023
$7,295
2022
$1,554
2021
$1,033
2020
$790
2019
$2,367
2018
$714
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Boston Scientific Corporation
$3,132
Abbott Laboratories
$2,055
Stryker Corporation
$1,900
Relievant Medsystems, Inc.
$1,412
Nevro Corp.
$1,064
ABBVIE INC.
$840
Amgen Inc.
$790
AbbVie Inc.
$769
Medtronic, Inc.
$581
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$314
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$304
BIONESS INC
$250
Allergan, Inc.
$208
PFIZER INC.
$199
Scilex Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$179
Spinal Simplicity, LLC
$170
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$168
BioDelivery Sciences International, Inc.
$158
Stimwave Technologies Incorporated
$137
Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.
$127
MML US, Inc.
$120
Curonix LLC
$95
Vertos Medical, Inc.
$93
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.
$92
Radius Health, Inc.
$92
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$86
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$68
Merz Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$62
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$60
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$54
BIODELIVERY SCIENCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
$51
Allergan Inc.
$41
Sonex Health, Inc.
$33
Avanos Medical
$30
Lilly USA, LLC
$29
SPR Therapeutics, Inc
$29
Kaleo, Inc.
$29
FIDIA PHARMA USA INC.
$27
Forte Bio-Pharma LLC
$27
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc.
$26
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$25
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$24
Fidia Pharma USA Inc.
$24
Orthogenrx Inc.
$24
SI-BONE, INC.
$24
Horizon Therapeutics plc
$19
PAINTEQ LLC
$19
Pacira Therapeutics, Inc.
$19
Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated
$18
ERMI LLC
$17
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$13
Top 3 companies account for 43.9% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIMOVIG · AJOVY · AUTOPLEX · Aimovig · BELBUCA · BOTOX · BUNAVAIL 2.1 mg 30-count box · Belbuca · CFNS StimQ Peripheral Nerve StimulatorSystem · CONTRAVE · EMGALITY · ETERNA · EVENITY · Evoke · Evzio · GENERAL VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL - PAIN MANAGEMENT · GenVisc 850 · General - Pain Management · HA MINUTEMAN G3-R · HYMOVIS · Hymovis · IFUSE IMPLANT · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · IVS - MULTIGEN RF · Intracept · Iovera · LUCEMYRA · MONOVISC · Morphabond ER · NALOCET · NURTEC ODT · NuDyn · Omnia · PAINTEQ · PENNSAID · PNS FREEDOM-4A PERMANENT NEUROSTIMULATOR RECEIVER KIT CHANNEL A · PROCLAIM · PRODIGY · PROLATE · Proclaim Family of SCS IPGs · Proclaim IPG · Prolia · QULIPTA · RELISTOR · ReActiv8 · SPINEJACK · SPRINT PNS System · SYNCHROMEDII · Senza · Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System · StimQ Peripheral Nerve StimulatorSystem · StimQ Receiver Stimulator Kit Channel A US w Receiver · StimQ Receiver Stimulator Kit Channel A US w/Receiver · StimRouter for pain · Superion Indirect Decompression System · TRIVISC SODIUM HYALURONATE · Turalio · Tymlos · UBRELVY · ULTRAGUIDECTR · VANTA ADAPTIVESTIM · VENOUS WALLSTENT · XIAFLEX · XTAMPZA · Xeomin · ZTLido · Zilretta · mild Device Kit
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $34 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Pain medicines within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
0.9
County median income
$73,099
Nearest hospital
LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
4.8 mi
4.8 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Soliman is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of FL peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Soliman experienced with steroid injection (triamcinolone)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Soliman performed 18,267 steroid injection (triamcinolone) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Soliman receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Soliman received a total of $16,126 from 51 companies across 421 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Soliman's costs compare to other pain medicines in Fort Myers?
Dr. Soliman's average Medicare payment per service is $26. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Soliman) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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